Hardcore Zen

The Elimination of Suffering 12.05.2026 23:13 ↓

Is that the goal of Buddhist practice?

Is Zen a Form of Buddhism? 05.05.2026 23:17 ↓

Some say it is, some say it isn't.

Meditation and Pain 28.04.2026 25:58 ↓

... or "Zazen is Annoying"

Don't Criticize Buddhists! 22.04.2026 23:05 ↓

The Precepts say we shouldn't criticize other Buddhists. Why does Dogen do it all the time? Why do I?

Does Everyone Experience Karma the Same Way? 15.04.2026 18:09 ↓

...or is it different for some people?

Sometimes Pain is Bad 07.04.2026 22:54 ↓

Shohaku Okumura has an interesting explanation of Dogen's essay on pain.

Sometimes Pain is Good 30.03.2026 21:10 ↓

Is it really...?

Self and Time 24.03.2026 12:35 ↓

Dogen said that the self arrays itself and looks at itself. What does that mean?

Life is Just Life, Death is Just Death 06.03.2026 43:18 ↓

What more can I say? A lot apparently!

Zen Author David Chadwick 1945-2026 27.02.2026 18:34 ↓

A tribute to my friend and one of the great Zen writers.

My Ketamine Experience 25.02.2026 21:07 ↓

Can drugs make you Enlightened?

Self Power vs. Other Power 18.02.2026 24:53 ↓

What does that even mean??

Science Proves Buddhism! ... Or Does It? 11.02.2026 22:40 ↓

Why am I not all excited by the latest evidence that science proves Buddhism is true?

Blowing Zen? 04.02.2026 21:50 ↓

Is playing the flute the same as doing zazen?

Why Doesn't Zen Talk About Loving Kindness? 22.01.2026 23:32 ↓

Buddha never met man he didn't like!

How to Achieve One-Pointed Concentration 15.01.2026 15:19 ↓

Or do you really need to?

Are We LARP-ing Zen? 13.01.2026 24:36 ↓

Is Western Zen just live action role playing?

What If There is ABSOLUTELY No Zen Teacher Nearby? 08.01.2026 23:10 ↓

Like if you're living on a remote island or something.

Why Do You Need a Teacher to Study Buddhism 06.01.2026 23:50 ↓

So you don't become a cult leader! And other reasons...

Should You Study Zen Without a Teacher? 31.12.2025 22:19 ↓

Well... Yes and no...

A Zen View of PLURIBUS 24.12.2025 20:37 ↓

Is the Apple TV series Pluribus about what an Enlightened world would look like?

What do I Think of Robot Zen??!! 17.12.2025 19:17 ↓

Robot and AI generated Zen/Buddhism SUCKS!

What If You Haven't Accomplished Anything? 09.12.2025 22:45 ↓

Are accomplishments all they're cracked up to be?

Working With Koans 03.12.2025 23:56 ↓

What actually is the sound of one hand clapping?